We went to the Floating Market. It is on a small river and there are vendor stalls along the bank and then vendors in boats, all hawking their wares. You float down in a boat and if you see something you are interested in, your boat person skillfully maneuvers the boat over to that spot so you can check it out. It was kind of crazy. There were tons of boats in the market area and sometimes you got all jammed in there. They are packed in so closely you could literally walk across the river by stepping on the boats.
Vendors on the banks of the river.
Vendors in boats selling freshly cooked food!!
Here is a better view of the cooking. Impressive on a long wooden boat!
Me in my boat. Cruising through the craziness.
This guy is selling coconut ice cream.
I was trying to show the crowded river, but this does it no justice.
We paddled through the market for a bit and then it got less congested.
This lady was on the bank with this adorable lemur, and I needed to get a photo for Rylee (who loves Lemurs!)
That's me in my boat! We circled around the river and went to quieter waters.
I was impressed with how pretty the houses and everything were.
We floated by the places they lived- these houses on stilts, and much more impressive than I'd have expected.
It was nice and tranquil to meander by the houses and interesting to see.
This guy was out washing his laundry. Apparently I missed seeing the lady washing her dishes in the river!
We eventually paddled back into the chaotic fray before docking and leaving our boat. It was a fun experience, although the chief complaint from the other ladies was that if your boat paddler didn't cooperate, you couldn't get away from aggressive sellers!
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